Ramps Logistics delivers compressor equipment in Trinidad

Ramps Logistics reports the delivery of critical compressor equipment from Houston to Trinidad.

The arrival of critical compressor equipment for Touchstone Exploration Trinidad's Cascadura Project marks a major step in the advancement of one of Trinidad and Tobago's most significant recent onshore gas developments. Transported from Houston to Trinidad for delivery to the Cascadura Site in Poole, Rio Claro, the equipment forms part of the next phase of the field's development and is expected to support increased domestic gas production and improved operating stability.

The shipment involved oversized units of considerable scale, including the heaviest piece at more than 57tn, equipment measuring over 50ft in length and more than 15ft in height, and widths that required specialist transport arrangements and route control.

The equipment forms part of Touchstone's latest investment in the Cascadura development and is expected to support increased domestic gas production by reducing wellhead pressure and improving the operating stability of the field.

Located within the Ortoire block, the Cascadura field represents a significant component of Trinidad and Tobago’s onshore energy activity. The arrival of this equipment marks an important operational step for the project and reflects continued investment in infrastructure that supports production, field performance, and momentum within the national energy sector.

The Honourable Dr. Roodal Moonilal, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, visited the Port of Point Lisas where the cargo was offloaded before transportation to the Cascadura field. The Minister was joined by Deoraj Mahase (Acting President of PLIPDECO), Yuri Jardine (Managing Director of UAL Trinidad), Brian Hollingshead (Touchstone Executive Vice President), Dr. Priya Marajh (Touchstone Board Director), Xavier Moonan (Exploration Manager of Touchstone), Dale Lutchman (Ramps Logistics Vice President, Sales & Marketing), and Gagendra Ramkissoon (Ramps Logistics Vice President, Projects & Safety).

The Minister’s presence underscored the Government's continued support for international operators investing in Trinidad and Tobago and its commitment to strengthening production and growth within the energy industry.

Commenting on the operation, Shaun Rampersad, CEO of Ramps Logistics, said: "This is a major step forward for the Cascadura Project and a visible sign of continued investment in Rio Claro and South East Trinidad. It reflects the scale of execution required to move critical energy development forward in Trinidad and Tobago."

The operation required extensive planning across every phase, including cargo collection in Houston, ocean freight to Trinidad, port offloading, trailer transfer, route surveys, lift planning, police coordination, and final delivery to site. The scale and complexity of the shipment called for detailed engineering, disciplined coordination, and close alignment among all parties involved, led by the Ramps Logistics projects team.

"Special thanks are extended to PLIPDECO for its facilitation and accommodation, and to UAL Trinidad for its support in ensuring safe transit through close cooperation and disciplined execution of the safety plan. This operation shows the strength of Trinidad and Tobago's oil and gas ecosystem and the value of a well-synchronised industry working together to deliver a seamless, safe, and effective execution on projects that matter to the country."